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James Carter Obituary
February 17, 1940 - July 21, 2025
Raleigh, North Carolina - James "Harold" Carter, 85, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born in Fayetteville, NC to Bainbridge and Wilda Carter, Harold lived a life defined by integrity, service, and love for his family.
He graduated from East Carolina University, where he met Peggy Davis, the love of his life. After college, Harold served as Captain in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he and Peggy settled in Raleigh, where Harold worked in banking before founding JH Carter Builder, Inc. in 1972, a company he led with pride and purpose until his retirement in 2016.
Harold was known for his deep faith, warm presence, and unwavering commitment to those around him. He treasured time spent with family and friends, especially at Lake Gaston, where time could slow down and all could be together.
He is survived by his sons, Dan (Jen) Carter of Carolina Beach, NC, and Jon (Christina) Carter of Boone, NC, and his grandchildren Brielle, Emery, and Adrian who were the apple of his eye.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the care team at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC, whose compassion and support meant so much to Harold and Peggy in their final years.
A celebration of Harold's life will be held at Millbrook United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception at the church.
Millbrook United Methodist Church.
1712 E Millbrook Road.
Raleigh, NC 27609.
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George L Auman
August 7, 2025
Dan and Jon...I was so sad to learn of your dad's death and then learn of your mother's preceding death' It was via you that I was able to know them and via them that was able know you. Your parents were friends. They each were so grounded, honest, and enduring and made the world a better place. Best hopes and wishes to each of you as you continue the life journey
HAL AND JUDY BURNS RALEIGH, NC
July 27, 2025
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO DAN AND JON ON THE PASSING OF THEIR WONDERFUL FATHER HAROLD CARTER. WE WERE CLOSE FRIENDS TO PEGGY AND HAROLD FOR 50 YEARS AND BOUGHT THE FIRST HOUSE THAT HAROLD BUILT IN 1972. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. HE WAS A VERY DEVOUT CHRISTIAN AND WE WILL MISS HIS EASY GOING MANNERISMS AND WARM SMILE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM AGAIN IN GOD'S HEAVENLY KINGDOM WITH HIS BELOVED PEGGY. WE PRAY FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FOR ALL THE FAMILY. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIENDS. HAL AND JUDY BURNS RALEIGH, NC
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